Let Your Surroundings Inspire You

Provence, France, has been my inspiration for many reasons.   When I have been to Provence, I take in all the surroundings, which to me, is beauty in many ways.

There is a special simplicity to the overall lifestyle, the interiors are sparse but not undone.  In Provence, they live the "less is more" way of life, and I too, try to live my life in such a way.   Life is hectic and stressful enough, and we do not need to clutter it with unnecessary things. 

So next time you travel, whether abroad or near home, really observe all your surroundings and see what inspires you.   Is it the simplicity of a room's decor, or the calmness of the ocean, the color of the flowers or land?   All these things can bring about a simplicity that inspires you to bring it home and live your life in a similar way.

Submitted by Tom Gunkelman